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Palletline Hub visit
Company News - Friday 10th Apr 2009Last month we organised a visit to the new Palletline Hub at Birmingham for some of our customers. Leaving Eastleigh at 6pm we didn't return until 2am the following morning! After a quick supper at the Metropole Hotel near the NEC we went to the Hub where Kevin Buchanan, Managing Director of Palletline, gave a presentation on the workings of the Hub. We then had a very interesting tour of the facilities which included our coach going through QC and the tipping lanes. In view of the lateness of the hour we were very impressed with our customers who attended and thank them for their interest.
If you would like a visit to the Hub please let us know as we will be arranging another one in due course.
Roping and Sheeting
Company News - Saturday 21st Jun 2008We still operate a large number of flat bed trailers and from time to time run training/refresher courses for our drivers. These cover general load security, roping and sheeting. The photo shows Dave Smith, one of most experienced drivers, explaining how to keep sheets tight on even the most awkward of loads.
25 year's service
Company News - Thursday 20th Dec 2007This week we were pleased to mark the occasion of 25 year's of service by Rob West, who is one of our senior vehicle technicians. Rob started work as a young man in the workshop in 1982 and has been looking after our fleet ever since! The picture shows Rob being presented with a gold watch by Ray Lambert, our Chairman.
Aerodynamic double deckers
Company News - Wednesday 29th Aug 2007We have updated and increased our Palletline trunker fleet with four new double deck trailers, designed with a curved aerodynamic front bulkhead. We anticipate up to 8% fuel savings which will be very welcome on the 300 miles round trip to the Palletline Birmingham hub. The trailers have been supplied by Decker trailers and other features include a mesh top deck and internal load restraint straps.
New yard facilities
Customer Information - Friday 4th Feb 2005In mid-February we started to upgrade our main yard facilities. This involved completely resurfacing the yard with block pavers. At the same time, an improved drainage system was installed and the yard lighting was upgraded.
Visitors please note that access through the main gate will be restricted on some days. There is normally adequate parking available around the corner on Woodside Road or in Goodwood Road.
It is anticipated that the work will take six weeks to complete.
Warm welcome to our Polish drivers
Company News - Tuesday 9th Nov 2004Following a visit to Poland by our Managing Director, we have now recruited six Polish drivers. They have settled in very well and already proved to be hard workers. Two nights each week they take English lessons, but already our traffic office have learnt a few key Polish phrases! Until their English has improved a little we would ask for your forbearance when dealing with them. If you have any difficulties communicating with them please call our office. We have personnel on site with the necessary language skills to help out.
Our first two pedal vehicle
Company News - Tuesday 14th Sep 2004We have just taken delivery of our first tractor unit with a fully automatic gearbox. There is no clutch. The vehicle in question is a Volvo FM 12 Globetrotter 420 6 x 2 tractor with the latest I-Shift gearbox.
We have been attracted by the good reports this vehicle has been receiving regarding good mpg, less wear and tear on running gear and ease of use. Drivers have plenty to concentrate on these days with timed deliveries, traffic congestion etc. so anything that can give them a less stressful time in the cab will be beneficial.
Three more Globetrotters will on the road on 1st October in time for our busy period up to Christmas and we have another two on order. If our expectations are met this could be the specification of the future.